Metro and West Regions Accepting 2023 Family Leadership Series Applications

Metro and West Regions Accepting 2023 Family Leadership Series Applications

Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the 2023 Family Leadership Series in the Metro and West Regions. The Family Leadership Series is a life-changing series for parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs. The Family Leadership Series has helped develop family leaders to create positive change within their families, communities and […]

Family Leadership Series and Other Training Updates from MassFamilies

A Wonderful Week of MassFamilies Training

There has been lots happening here at MassFamilies recently and we wanted to share an update with you! On February 28, 2022, our Northeast Regional Coordinator, Maryann Welch, presented to the Seven Hills community on Charting the Life Course. 105 participants registered for this presentation where Maryann shared the framework’s core belief, principles, and the […]

Working Together a Free Special Education Series for Families Two remaining sessions

Two Sessions of Working Together remaining!

MassFamilies just hosted its second session of the Working Together series! 65 attendees registered for the Working Together seminar on Anti-Bullying Law. We have two more seminars left!  TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO ADULT LIFE: USING THE IEP TO CREATE SUCCESS January 28, 2022, 7-8:30pmThis workshop will focus on youth with disabilities ages 14-22 and the […]

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Advocacy Bootcamp 2020 – Session 4

Advocacy Bootcamp is a free training that focuses on building foundational advocacy skills so we can empower our children to lead rich, meaningful, and exciting lives. Advocacy Bootcamp is by application only. To find out when the next session of Advocacy Bootcamp is happening, sign up for our mailing list at http://eepurl.com/grtF49

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Advocacy Bootcamp 2020 – Session 3

Advocacy Bootcamp is a free training that focuses on building foundational advocacy skills so we can empower our children to lead rich, meaningful, and exciting lives. Advocacy Bootcamp is by application only. To find out when the next session of Advocacy Bootcamp is happening, sign up for our mailing list at http://eepurl.com/grtF49

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Advocacy Bootcamp 2020 – Session 2

Advocacy Bootcamp is a free training that focuses on building foundational advocacy skills so we can empower our children to lead rich, meaningful, and exciting lives. Advocacy Bootcamp is by application only. To find out when the next session of Advocacy Bootcamp is happening, sign up for our mailing list at http://eepurl.com/grtF49

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Advocacy Bootcamp 2020 – Session 1

Advocacy Bootcamp is a free training that focuses on building foundational advocacy skills so we can empower our children to lead rich, meaningful, and exciting lives. The application deadline is closed, however we ARE still accepting applications from Spanish-speaking families. Contact Ruth at rdelacruz@fcsn.org for help or questions.

EXTENDED: West Family Leadership Series Applications Due!

The 2020 West Family Leadership Series will kick off in January! The Family Leadership Series focuses on supporting families to advocate for their family member with disabilities to live in their communities as naturally and typically as desired.  Applications from adult family members of people with disabilities who are Department of Developmental Services eligible are […]

Central Family Leadership Series Applications Due!

The 2020 Central Family Leadership Series will kick off in January! The Family Leadership Series focuses on supporting families to advocate for their family member with disabilities to live in their communities as naturally and typically as desired.  Applications from adult family members of people with disabilities who are Department of Developmental Services eligible are […]

Northeast Family Leadership Series Applications Due!

The 2019-2020 Northeast Family Leadership Series will kick off December 2019! The Family Leadership Series focuses on supporting families to advocate for their family member with disabilities to live in their communities as naturally and typically as desired.  Applications from adult family members of people with disabilities who are Department of Developmental Services eligible are […]